D. Latch, Jennifer L. Packer, W. Arnold
May 30, 2003
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Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology A-chemistry
Abstract
The direct photolysis of triclosan (5-chloro-2-(2,4-dichlorophenoxy)phenol), an antimicrobial additive commonly detected in surface waters, is studied. It is found that 2,8-dichlorodibenzo-p-dioxin (2,8-DCDD) is produced in both buffered and natural (Mississippi River) water with yields ranging from 1 to 12% under a variety of conditions. This result indicates that triclosan is likely converted to 2,8-DCDD in sunlight-irradiated surface waters.